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Consideration of request by Fehr Graham for an encroachment for soil borings and installation of two ground water monitoring wells at 6326 W. Blue Mound Road
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Submitted by:
Mike Steiner
Department:
Engineering
A. Issue
Encroachment to install monitoring wells adjacent to 611 and 619 N. 64th Street to serve the property at 6326 W. Blue Mound Road.
B. Background/Options
The applicant is requesting approval to encroach upon City right-of-way adjacent to 611 and 619 N. 64th Street to serve the property at 6326 W. Blue Mound Road with groundwater monitoring wells to complete additional environmental investigation and remediation activities. Each monitoring well will consist of a one-inch PVC pipe installed to 20 feet below grade with a flush mount cover. The monitoring wells will remain in place for 2-1/2 years. Upon completion, the turf area will be restored.
Monitoring wells for the subject property were previously approved in 2018 and 2020 adjacent to 519, 533, 544, and 547 N. 64th Street. These wells are still active and being used for environmental testing.
C. Strategic Plan (Area of Focus)
Balance Economic Development with Neighborhood Preservation
D. Fiscal Impact
No impact to the City
E. Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the encroachment agreement for 2 new wells and continuation of the existing wells for a period of 2-1/2 years subject to the execution of a Hold Harmless Agreement.
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Recommendation to Common Council